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ICCW Submits Testimony to Committee
on State Employee Compensation,
February 8, 1990

ICCW is currently participating
in the State Pay Plan Compensa-
tion Committee's process of identi-
fying problems and solutions.
Chair Pat Gaydos presented the fol-
lowing testimony at the public
hearing in Helena on February 8,
1990.

"...The current statewide pay
matrix was designed to compen-
sate employees based on job con-
tent and experience. Annueil cost
of living increases were intended
to provide compensation that
^would cdlow employees to keep
up with inflationary costs. Since
the longevity eillowance is insub-
stantiail, annual step increases
are frozen, and cost of living sal-
ary adjustments have not kept up
with inflation, the pay plan is no
longer adequate.

Compensation for state work-
ers is not commensurate with the
salaries earned by surrounding

...employees who remain
committed to public
service continue to lose
ground financially.

states' public employees, or with
Montana's private sector. Recent
legislatures, strapped for cash,
have failed to provide pay in-
creases that kept up with the cost
f living. Across-the-board per-
centage budget cuts have cut
agency stciffs to the bone, and

"vacancy savings" and layoffs
have increased the workload for
many state employees without
corresponding increases in com-
pensation. As a result of these
factors, experienced employees
are lured away by employers who
offer better compensation. Mean-
while, equally valuable employ-
ees who remain committed to
public service continue to lose
ground financicilly. Employees in
lower-paid positions, where
women employees are heavily
concentrated, are especially
hard hit. In addition, employees
who have reached the final step of
their grade level will see no in-
crease in their salaries unless
they receive a grade promotion.
Even then, employees who get a
promotion that results in a 15-
percent or more pay increase are
penalized by losing steps. The
statewide pay plan is clearly due
for a major overhaul.

The ICCW believes state em-
ployee benefits are adequate for
the most part. While increased
benefits are no substitute for a
fair and improved pay plan, we en-
courage the Committee to give
due consideration to alternative
ideas such as cafeteria-style
benefits, paternity leave or train-
ing programs. We also encourage
the Committee to recommend
that state government strive for
consistency in the application of
policy guidelines among all agen-
cies.

The public perception state

employees constantly battle is
that state employees are over-
paid and underworked. Rather
than setting one day aside for
employee recognition, a consis-
tent message needs to be taken to
communities throughout Mon-
tana that our public servants and

. . . increased benefits are
no substitute for a fair and
improved pay plan . . .

the work they do are valued and
appreciated. ICCW is also con-
cerned that setting aside a day for
employee recognition could turn
the focus away from the issue of
adequate compensation for state
employees. We look instead to
recognition from the Governor
and Legislature that we labor at
jobs deemed necessary by them
to serve the people of this state in
a myriad of ways. As long as the
services we provide are deter-
mined to be necessary, the State
should meet its responsibility to
adequately compensate the
people it hires to carry out the
duties of state government....

We are hopeful this Committee
will develop constructive recom-
mendations that will begin to
remedy the many problems of
state employee compensation,
and we look forward to participat-
ing in forthcoming sessions
where solutions will be proposed
and evaluated. Thank you."

Governor Re-establishes the ICCW

The new Executive Order was updated and revised to provide a more accurate and
positive description of ICCW's purpose. By incorporating ICCW's new goal statement, "to
promote the full participation of women at all levels of state government", the revised
order better defines the purpose of ICCW.

Executive Order

WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Montana prohibits the State or any person
from discriminating against any person in the exercise of his or her civil rights on the accoimt
of sex; and

WHEREAS, I am committed to bringing about full and equal employment opportunity
for all Montanans; and

WHEREAS, equal employment opportunity begins in state government; and

WHEREAS, the State's Equal Employment Opportunity report of 1988 demonstrates
that women continue to be heavily concentrated in lower-paying, non-management and non-
policy making positions; and

WHEREAS, the State's Equal Employment Opportunity report of 1988 also shows that
some progress has been made toward women moving into management jobs, women remain
concentrated at the low end of professional and managerial positions; and

WHEREAS, the ICCW has been effectively utilized in the past to identify problems of
women state employees; and

WHEREAS, the goal of the ICCW is to promote the full participation of women at all
levels of state government.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, STAN STEPHENS, by the authority vested in me by Article VI,
Section 4 of the Montana Constitution, and Section 2-15-201, MCA, do hereby:

1. Re-establish the Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee for Women.

2. Instruct each department director as follows:

A. To call for volunteers from your department who would be willing to serve on
the ICCW; and

B. To select a department representative and an alternate with whom you can ef-
fectively work to implement ICCW's recommendations; and

C. To notify Marilyn Miller, my liaison to the ICCW, by no later than April 1,
1990, of your designated representative and alternate to the ICCW.

This order is effective immediately.

55. GIVEN under my hand and the GREAT SEAL of

^"^ the State of Montana, this 28th day of February, in

the year of our LORE), One Thousand, Nine

Himdred and Ninety.

Stan Stephens, Governor

ATTEST:

Mike Cooney, Secretary of State

ICCW's 1989 Legislative Involvement

ICCW spent considerable time
^pind effort during the 1989 Session
to influence the outcome of legis-
lation ciffecting women and men
in state government. Members
testified before the legislature,
prepared position papers and
furnished information to the Gov-
ernor upon request. The "Brown
Bag Lunch" series was an espe-
cially significant accomplish-
ment.

The ICCW-sponsored "Brown
Bag Lunch" series informed state
employees on how the legislative
system works, how they could get
involved, and about issues impor-
tant to state employees. Topics
covered included: How a Bill is
Passed; Lobbying Your Legisla-
ture; Retirement Legislation; the
Pay Plan; and Child Care Legisla-
tion.

At the request of the Governor,
ICCW prepared a position paper
on HB 234 which increases mem-
ber and employer contributions
ij^to the Public Employee's Retire-
^^ment System and revises the for-
mula for calculating service and
non duty-related disability retire-
ment allowances under the retire-
ment system. HB 234 was passed
by the legislature and signed by
Governor Stephens.

ICCW supported child care leg-
islation. We testified for HB 285
which eillows employer tax cred-
its for child CcU'e. This bill was
passed and signed by the Gover-
nor. ICCW also supported HB 200;
however, at the Governor's re-
quest, we did not testify before a
subcommittee on this bill. We did
lobby the Governor through
Steve Yeakel and provided perti-
nent information, such as the
child care report prepared by
ICCW in September 1988. HB 200
as passed provides for a state
program for the improvement of
child care, provides for child care
(^assistance and creates a Child
Care Advisory Council.

Testimony was prepared and

presented to the legislature on
House Bill (HB) 700 — Veterans
Preference. ICCW supported the
Veterans and Handicapped
Person's Preference Act of 1984
but, during the 1987 Session, op)-
posed HB 700. As proposed, that
bill unreasonably broadened the
definition of those eligible for
preference, applied a preference
to all appointments to positions,
and gave preference to veterans
and eligible relatives during re-
ductions in force. The bill did
pass but was limited to initiad hire
and reduction in force; promo-
tion was excluded. It also in-
cluded Governor Stephens' rec-
ommendation that a "sunset"
provision be incorporated so the
law will expire in 1991.

The 1991 Legislative Session
promises to be an important ses-
sion for issues ciffecting women in
state government. ICCW looks
forward to participating in the
coming session.

Is Your Agency
Represented?

ICCW members from most
state agencies meet monthly to
discuss issues that aiffect
women in state government.
However, the following agen-
cies are not represented:

— Legislative Council

— Department of Justice
Participation is the key to

identifying the restraints that
limit the participation of
women in state government. If
your agency is not currently
represented, you might con-
sider serving either as a repre-
sentative or an alternate. ICCW
would also be very interested
to hear about any issues you
believe are important. Call any
of the members listed under
the various subcommittees on
pages 5 and 6 for more informa-
tion on ICCW or to express con-
cerns you would like to see ad-
dressed.

ICCW has made a difference,
and so can you.

ICCW Wants Your Input

ICCW wants to know what issues you think will be important
to women in state government over the next few years. The in-
formation gathered will be used to develop ICCW's agenda for
the 1991 Legislature and to shape our 1990-91 subcommittees.

Please take a few minutes to complete the form below and
return to ICCW by May 1, 1990. Return forms by deadhead mail
to:

Joyce Andrus
Secretary of State
Room 225, State Capitol

Important issues you believe will aifect women
in state government:

Name(optional): .

Department,

ICCW Goal, Objectives and Priorities for 1989-1990

At the ICCW's September 1989 meeting, representatives discussed issues important in the coming year
and assigned priorities to the objectives developed. Objectives were assigned to working subcommit-
tees as indicated below.

GOAL

To promote the full participation of women at all levels of state government.

OBJECTIVES/TASKS

A. SET AND MAINTAIN A CLEAR COURSE OF ACTION TOR ICCW. (Planning Subcommittee)

1. Develop annual goals and objectives for the Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee
for Women GCCW).

2. Identify areas of concern to women state employees.

3. Monitor and record activities and achievements of ICCW.

4. Provide information to members about ICCW's responsibilities.

5. Provide orientation for new members.

6. Encourage active participation of new and existing members.

B. IMPROVE ICCW'S REPRESENTATION AND COMMUNICATION.

(Communications Subcommittee)

1. Identify techniques for communicating ICCW information to state employees: prepare
and distribute two newsletters per year.

2. Develop and maintain a network with other organizations concerned with employment
issues affecting women.

3. Identify agencies in state government (legislative, executive and judicial) that do not have
ICCW representation; encourage appointments.

C. ADVOCATE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. (EEC Subcommittee)

1. Review and respond to Department of Administration (DOA) draft personnel policies.

2. Recommend changes to existing state policies and procedures that improve opportuni-
ties available to women employees in state government.

3. Participate on committees that address employment issues that affect women.

4. Evaluate affirmative action plans and identify areas of concern.

5. Propose new policies and procedures that improve opportunities available to women em-
ployees in state government.

6. Identify a pool of qualified women to serve on boards (in response to resolution HJR 28 of
the 1989 legislature which urged, "...that all appointive boards, commissions, commit-
tees, and councils of the state be gender-balanced.").

D. MONITOR STATE EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS AND RESPOND WHEN PROPOSED CHANGES COULD
AFTECT WOMEN IN STATE GOVERNMENT. (Benefits and Child Care Subcommittee)

1. Review and provide comments on proposed changes in benefits.

2. Participate on committees that address state employees' benefit issues.

E. PROMOTE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN EMPLOYEES. (Training Subcommittee)

1. Sponsor training programs and promote participation in ICCW-sponsored and other
training opportunities.

2. Evaluate current personnel policy for state sponsored or subsidized education and train-
ing.

3. Identify training and adult/continuing education programs statewide which promote the
advancement of women in the workplace.

F. MONITOR CHILD CARE ISSUES AND RESPOND WHEN ISSUES WILL AFFECT WOMEN IN STATE
GOVERNMENT. (Benefits and Child Care Subcommittee)

^^ 1. Participate on and act as a resource to the Child Care Advisory Council.

G. ADDRESS LEGISLATION THAT COULD AFFECT WOMEN EMPLOYEES. (Planning Subcommittee)

1. Provide follow-up on the 1989 Session to ICCW membership.

2. Prepare for 1991 Session.

ICCW Subcommittee Members & Activities

Chain Pat Gaydos
Family Services
5900

Benefits Subcommittee is monitoring the Committee on State Employee Compensation.

Jennifer Brunsdon, Becky Buska, Lynda Faulkner,

State Lands Social & Rehabilitative Services Highways

2074 3716 6024

Communications Subcommittee is responsible for the newsletter and plans to develop contacts with
other women's organizations prior to 1991 Session.

Fay Moore, Joyce Andrus, Judy Beck,

Fish Wildlife & Parks Secretary of State's Office Family Services

2612 2034 5900

Margie Carpenter, Lin Garofola, Louise Ross,

Administration Auditor's Office Secretary of State's Office

2421 5212 5382

EEO Subcommittee participates in the Personnel Policy Network in order to review and respond to the
^Department of Administration Personnel Division's policy proposals. This subcommittee also worked
^^losely with the Benefits Subcommittee to develop ideas for the testimony ICCW presented to the Com-
mittee on State Employee Compensation.

Marcia Armstrong, Mary Arnold, Becky Baumann,

Institutions Military Affairs Commerce

2878 6964 4109

Vivian Hayes, Edwina Rose, Sioux Roth,

Historical Society Revenue Office of Public Instruction

4739 3372 4407

Edwina Wheat, Kate Whitney,

University System Public Service Commission

6570 6150

Planning Subcommittee developed the draft goals and objectives for ICCW and discussed them with
Steve Yeakel, the Governor's Chief of Staff. This group provides ongoing support to the chair in setting
direction and achieving progress toward goals. The group prepares testimony, reviews minutes and
sets agendas. The group prepared a summary of ICCW's 1989 Legislative activities and will be involved
with planning for the 1991 Session.

Bobbl Balaz, Ann Danzer, Bobby Lou Henry,

Fish, Wildlife & Parks Natural Resources & Conservation Labor & Industry

4756 6755 3601

Training Subcommittee: ICCW is working with the State Library to establish an audio cassette tape
section in the library on career enhancement. Tapes on How to Succeed as a Working Parent, Powerful
Communication Skills for Women, Goal Setting and others will be available around May 1 for all state
iJmployees to check out. A comprehensive bibliography on career changes, career enhancement, inter-
view skills and related professional development skills will also be available at the State Library in
Helena.

ICCW is scheduling another "Suit Yourself" career training series this May. Six half-day sessions are
tentatively planned to include topics such as: an overview of the budget process, time management,
communication and introduction to supervisory skills, and personal success. Look for further informa-
tion with a future pay check. ,

Andrea Baumgardner,

Health & Environmental Sciences

4744

Lisa Blanford,

Legislative Auditor's Office

3230

Linda Haubeln,
Administration
4681

Nancy Jones,

Health & Environmental Sciences

2821

Lisa Loyning,

Livestock

4995

Lynda Saul,

Natural Resources & Conservation

6628

Insurance Committee Rep:

Cindy Anders, Membership Coordinator. Shelly Juvan.
Revenue Highways
3474 6090

Other Members:

Cindy Blanton,

Social & Rehabilitation Services

4540

Marge Deal-Matthews,
Labor & Industry
2489

Diana Halverson,
Montana State Library,
3115

Carol Kimble,

Agriculture

3144

Mary Letzmg,

Institutions

4235

Marilyn Miller,
Governor's Office
5510

Barbara Ridgway
Montana State Library
3115

Brenda Spurlock,

Commerce

5478

Carolyn Linden

Lt. Governor's Office

3111

Susan Witte,
Auditor's Office
2040

Carol Frasier
Historical Society
4769

ICCW members, if you are not signed up for a subcommittee, the benefits and training subcommittees
could use more assistance. ,

Jeanne Doney Resigns

Long-time ICCW member
Jeanne Doney has resigned due to
other demands on her time.
Jeanne served as chair in 1988-89
and, for much of the past nine
years, was either representative
or alternate for the Department of
Natural Resources and Conserva-
tion. During the 1989 Session, she
played a major role in the suc-
cessful passage of comprehen-
sive child care legislation.

Over the years, Jeanne has
seen many changes in ICCW, most
notably the group's increased
participation in the legislative
process and a growing independ-
ence from the Governor's Office.
She attributes much of her suc-
cess in state government to the
communication skills she ac-
quired through her ICCW experi-
ence. In looking toward the fu-

ture, Jeanne hopes that "ICCW
will continue to build its knowl-
edge base as a source of strength,
and continue to exercise influ-
ence on current issues affecting
women in state government."

Good luck in your future en-
deavors, Jeanne.

Mountain View School
Appeals for Big Sisters

The Mountain View School Big
Sister Progrcim involves women
from the Helena community relat-
ing on a one-to-one basis with
residents of the institution. The
rewards may be great or little, but
Big Sisters give a little of them-
selves so that Mountain View's
young ladies have an opportunity

to see how someone can have a
positive relationship with an-
other individual. Big Sisters are
also instrumental in assisting
residents transition back into the
community by providing oppor-
tunities to go off campus and have
positive community exposure.

Those who volunteer for the
program go to Mountain View
where they tour the facility, fill
out an application and provide
character references. Matches
are made by looking at how much
time the Big Sister has available,
her interests and dislikes, the
needs of residents and their par-
ticular personalities.

If you are interested in finding
out more about the programj^^
please call Nola Torgeson at 458-
9016.

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WlOiccw Committee for
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ICCW Submits Testimony to Committee
on State Employee Compensation,
February 8, 1990

"...The current statewide pay
matrix was designed to compen-
sate employees based on job con-
tent and experience. Annucd cost
of living increases were intended
to provide compensation that
would cillow employees to keep
up with inflationary costs. Since
the longevity aillowance is insub-
stantial, annual step increases
are frozen, and cost of living sal-
ary adjustments have not kept up
with inflation, the pay plan is no
longer adequate.

Compensation for state work-
ers is not commensurate with the
salaries earned by surrounding

...employees who remain
committed to public
service continue to lose
ground financially.

states' public employees, or with
Montana's private sector. Recent
legislatures, strapped for cash,
have failed to provide pay in-
creases that kept up with the cost
of living. Across-the-board per-
centage budget cuts have cut
agency stciffs to the bone, and

"vacancy savings" and layoffs
have increased the workload for
many state employees without
corresponding increases in com-
pensation. As a result of these
factors, experienced employees
are lured away by employers who
offer better compensation. Mean-
while, equally valuable employ-
ees who remain committed to
public service continue to lose
ground financially. Employees in
lower-paid positions, where
women employees are heavily
concentrated, are especially
hard hit. In addition, employees
who have reached the final step of
their grade level will see no in-
crease in their salaries unless
they receive a grade promotion.
Even then, employees who get a
promotion that results in a 15-
percent or more pay increase are
pencilized by losing steps. The
statewide pay plan is clearly due
for a major overhaul.

The ICCW believes state em-
ployee benefits are adequate for
the most part. While increased
benefits are no substitute for a
iair and improved pay plan, we en-
courage the Committee to give
due consideration to alternative
ideas such as czJeteria-style
benefits, paternity leave or train-
ing programs. We also encourage
the Committee to recommend
that state government strive for
consistency in the application of
policy guidelines among all agen-
cies.

The public perception state

...increased benefits are
no substitute for a fair and
improved pay plan . . .

Governor Re-establishes the ICCW

Executive Order

WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Montana prohibits the State or any person
from discriminating against any person in the exercise of his or her civil rights on the account
of sex; and

WHEREAS, I am committed to bringing about full and equal employment opportunity
for all Montanans; and

WHEREAS, equal employment opportunity begins in state government; and

WHEREAS, the State's Equal Employment Opportunity report of 1988 demonstrates
that women continue to be heavily concentrated in lower-paying, non-management and non-
policy making positions; and

WHEREAS, the ICCW has been effectively utilized in the past to identify problems of
women state employees; and

WHEREAS, the goal of the ICCW is to promote the full participation of women at all
levels of state government.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, STAN STEPHENS, by the authority vested in me by Article VI,
Section 4 of the Montana Constitution, and Section 2-15-201, MCA, do hereby:

1. Re-establish the Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee for Women.

2. Instruct each department director as follows:

A. To call for volunteers from your department who would be willing to serve on
the ICCW; and

B. To select a department representative and an alternate with whom you can ef-
fectively work to implement ICCW's recommendations; and

C. To notify Marilyn Miller, my liaison to the ICCW, by no later than April 1,
1990, of your designated representative and alternate to the ICCW.

This order is effective immediately.

GIVEN under my hand and the GREAT SEAL of
the State of Montana, this 28th day of February, in
the year of our LORD, One Thousand, Nine
Hundred and Ninety.

Stan Stephens, Governor

ATTEST:

Mike Cooney, Secretary of State

ICCW's 1989 Legislative Involvement

ICCW spent considerable time
land effort during the 1989 Session
to influence the outcome of legis-
lation ciffecting women and men
in state government. Members
testified before the legislature,
prepared position papers and
furnished information to the Gov-
ernor upon request. The "Brown
Bag Lunch" series was an espe-
cially significant accomplish-
ment.

At the request of the Governor,
ICCW prepared a position paper
on HB 234 which increases mem-
ber and employer contributions
to the Public Employee's Retire-
ment System and revises the for-
mula for Ccilculating service and
non duty-related disability retire-
ment allowances under the retire-
ment system. HB 234 was passed
by the legislature emd signed by
Governor Stephens.

ICCW supported child care leg-
islation. We testified for HB 285
which edlows employer tcix cred-
its for child care. This bill was
passed and signed by the Gover-
nor. ICCW also supported HB 200;
however, at the Governor's re-
quest, we did not testify before a
subcommittee on this bill. We did
lobby the Governor through
Steve Yeakel and provided perti-
nent information, such as the
child care report prepared by
ICCW in September 1988. HB 200
as passed provides for a state
progrzun for the improvement of
child care, provides for child care
^Jfessistance and creates a Child
Care Advisory Council.

Testimony was prepared and

•

presented to the legislature on
House Bill (HB) 700 — Veterans
Preference. ICCW supported the
Veterans and Handicapped
Person's Preference Act of 1984
but, during the 1987 Session, op-
posed HB 700. As proposed, that
bill unreasonably broadened the
definition of those eligible for
preference, applied a preference
to all appointments to positions,
and gave preference to veterans
and eligible relatives during re-
ductions in force. The bill did
pass but was limited to initicil hire
and reduction in force; promo-
tion was excluded. It also in-
cluded Governor Stephens' rec-
ommendation that a "sunset"
provision be incorporated so the
law will expire in 1991.

The 1991 Legislative Session
promises to be an important ses-
sion for issues affecting women in
state government. ICCW looks
forward to participating in the
coming session.

Is Your Agency
Represented?

ICCW members from most
state agencies meet monthly to
discuss issues that affect
women in state government.
However, the following agen-
cies are not represented:

— Legislative Council

— Department of Justice
Participation is the key to

identifying the restraints that
limit the participation of
women in state government. If
your agency is not currently
represented, you might con-
sider serving either as a repre-
sentative or an alternate. ICCW
would cilso be very interested
to hear about any issues you
believe are important. Call any
of the members listed under
the various subcommittees on
pages 5 and 6 for more informa-
tion on ICCW or to express con-
cerns you would like to see ad-
dressed.

ICCW has made a difference,
and so can you.

ICCW Wants Your Input

Please take a few minutes to complete the form below and
return to ICCW by May 1, 1990. Return forms by deadhead mail
to:

Joyce Andrus
Secretary of State
Room 225, State Capitol

Importjuit issues you believe will aiffect women
in state government:

Name(oplional):-

Department.

ICCW Goal, Objectives and Priorities for 1989-1990

At the ICCW's September 1989 meeting, representatives discussed issues important in the coming year ^
and assigned priorities to the objectives developed. Objectives were assigned to woricing subcommit-
tees as indicated below.

GOAL

To promote the full participation of women at all levels of state government.

OBJECTIVES/TASKS

A. SET AND MAINTAIN A CLEAR COURSE OF ACTION FOR ICCW. (Planning Subcommittee)

1. Develop annual goals and objectives for the Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee
for Women OCCW).

2. Identify areas of concern to women state employees.

3. Monitor and record activities and achievements of ICCW.

4. Provide information to members about ICCWs responsibilities.

5. Provide orientation for new members.

6. Encourage active participation of new and existing members.

B. IMPROVE ICCW'S REPRESENTATION AND COMMUNICATION.

(Communications Subcommittee)

1. Identify techniques for communicating ICCW information to state employees: prepare
and distribute two newsletters per year.

2. Develop and maintain a network with other organizations concerned with employment
issues affecting women.

3. Identify agencies in state government (legislative, executive and judicial) that do not have
ICCW representation; encourage appointments.

C. ADVOCATE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. (EEC Subcommittee)

1. Review and respond to Department of Administration (DO A) draft personnel policies.

2. Recommend changes to existing state policies and procedures that improve opportuni-
ties available to women employees in state government.

3. Participate on committees that address employment issues that affect women.

4. Evaluate affirmative action plans and identify areas of concern.

5. Propose new policies and procedures that improve opportunities available to women em-
ployees in state government.

D. MONITOR STATE EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS AND RESPOND WHEN PROPOSED CHANGES COULD
AFFECT WOMEN IN STATE GOVERNMENT. (Benefits and Child Care Subcommittee)

1. Review and provide comments on proposed changes in benefits.

2. Participate on committees that address state employees' benefit issues.

E. PROMOTE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN EMPLOYEES. (Training Subcommittee)

1. Sponsor training programs and promote participation in ICCW-sponsored and other
training opportunities.

2. Evaluate current personnel policy for state sponsored or subsidized education and train-
ing.

3. Identify training and adult/continuing education programs statewide which promote the
advancement of women in the workplace. ^

F. MONITOR CHILD CARE ISSUES AND RESPOND WHEN ISSUES WILL AFFECT WOMEN IN STATE
GOVERNMENT. (Benefits and Child Care Subcommittee)

1. Participate on and act as a resource to the Child Care Advisory Council.

G. ADDRESS LEGISLATION THAT COULD AFFECT WOMEN EMPLOYEES. (Planning Subcommittee)

1. Provide follow-up on the 1989 Session to ICCW membership.

2. Prepare for 1991 Session.

ICCW Subcommittee Members & Activities

Chair Pat Gaydos
Feimlly Services
5900

Benefits Subcommittee is monitoring the Committee on State Employee Compensation.

Jennifer Brunsdon,
State Lands
2074

Becky Buska,

Social & Rehabilitative Services

3716

Lynda Faulkner,

Highways

6024

Communications Subcommittee is responsible for the newsletter and plans to develop contacts with
other women's organizations prior to 1991 Session.

Fay Moore,

Fish, Wildlife & Parks

2612

Margie Carpenter,

Administration

2421

Joyce Andrus,

Secretary of State's Office

2034

Lin Garofola,
Auditor's Office
5212

Judy Beck,
Family Services
5900

Louise Ross,

Secretary of State's Office

5382

^^EO Subcommittee participates in the Personnel Policy Network in order to review and respond to the
(^pDepartment of Administration Personnel Division's policy proposcds. This subcommittee also worked
closely with the Benefits Subcommittee to develop ideas for the testimony ICCW presented to the Com-
mittee on State Employee Compensation.

Marcia Armstrong,

Institutions

2878

Vivian Hayes,
Historical Society
4739

Edwina Wheat,
University System
6570

Mary Arnold,
Military Affairs
6964

Edwina Rose,

Revenue

3372

Kate Whitney,

Public Service Commission

6150

Becky Baumann,

Commerce

4109

Sioux Roth,

Office of Public Instruction

4407

Planning Subcommittee developed the draft goals and objectives for ICCW and discussed them with
Steve Yeakel, the Governor's Chief of Staff. This group provides ongoing support to the chair in setting
direction and achieving progress toward gocils. The group prepares testimony, reviews minutes and
sets agendas. The group prepared a summary of ICCW's 1989 Legislative activities and will be involved
with planning for the 1991 Session.

Bobbl Balaz,

Fish, Wildlife & Parks

4756

Ann Danzer,

Natural Resources & Conservation

6755

Bobby Lou Henry,
Labor & Industry
3601

Training Subcommittee: ICCW is working with the State Library to establish an audio cassette tape
section in the library on career enhancement. Tapes on How to Succeed as a Working Parent, Powerful
ommunication Skills for Women, Goal Setting and others will be available around May 1 for all state
mployees to check out. A comprehensive bibliography on career changes, career enhancement, inter-
view skills and related professional development skills will also be available at the State Library in
Helena.

ICCW is scheduling another "Suit Yourself" career training series this May. Six half-day sessions are
tentatively planned to include topics such as: an overview of the budget process, time management,
communication and introduction to supervisory skills, and personail success. Look for further informa-
tion with a future pay check. ^

Andrea Baumgardner,

Health & Environmental Sciences

4744

Lisa Blanford,

Legislative Auditor's Office

3230

Linda Haubein,
Administration
4681

Nancy Jones,

Health & Environmental Sciences

2821

Lisa Loyning,

Livestock

4995

Lynda Saul,

Natural Resources & Conservation

6628

Insurance Committee Rep:

Cindy Anders, Membership Coordinaton Shelly Juvan,
Revenue Highways
3474 6090

Other Members:

Cindy Blanton,

Social & Rehabilitation Services

4540

Marge Deal-Matthews,
Labor & Industry
2489

Diana Halverson,
Montana State Library,
3115

Carol Kimble,

Agriculture

3144

Mary Letang,

Institutions

4235

Marilyn Miller,
Governor's Office
5510

Barbara Ridgway
Montana State Library
3115

Brenda Spurlock,

Commerce

5478

Carolyn Linden

Lt. Governor's Office

3111

Susan Witte,
Auditor's Office
2040

Carol Frasier
Historical Society
4769

ICCW members, if you are not signed up for a subcommittee, the benefits and training subcommittees
could use more assistance. |^

Jeanne Doney Resigns

ture, Jeanne hopes that "ICCW
will continue to build its knowl-
edge base as a source of strength,
and continue to exercise influ-
ence on current issues ciffecting
women in state government."

Good luck in your future en-
deavors, Jeanne.

Mountain View School
Appeals for Big Sisters

The Mountain View School Big
Sister Program involves women
from the Helena community relat-
ing on a one-to-one basis with
residents of the institution. The
rewards may be great or little, but
Big Sisters give a little of them-
selves so that Mountain View's
young ladies have an opportunity

Those who volunteer for the
progrcmi go to Mountain View
where they tour the facility, fill
out an application and provide
character references. Matches
are made by looking at how much
time the Big Sister has available,
her interests and dislikes, the
needs of residents and their par-
ticular personalities.

If you are interested in findin
out more about the program
please call Nola Torgeson at 458-
9016.

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